By Thomas Gibbons-Neff The Nimitz-class aircraft carriers USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), foreground, and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conduct dual aircraft carrier strike group operations in the U.S. … More »
Dan Goure Advocates for the F-35 program have long been touting the unique value of the aircraft as a sensor node. Some even argue that this will be the … More »
By: Retired Chief Warrant Officer 5 John R. Moist Editor’s note: The following is an opinion piece. The writer is not employed by Military Times and the views expressed here do … More »
By: Christopher P. Cavas There is no question that completion of the new aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is late. That it was going to be late is … More »
Loren B. Thompson There has been a raft of commentaries recently about how countries like China and Russia are pursuing so-called anti-access/area-denial strategies aimed at driving the U.S. Navy from nearby seas. Some of the more colorful … More »
Christopher Cowan The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has been the ultimate symbol of American power and prestige for decades. These vessels are both incredibly capable and incredibly expensive. However, the combination … More »
Dave Majumdar The United States Navy is confident in its ability to operate nuclear-powered aircraft carriers (CVN) and their air wings inside zones protected by anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) weapons. The … More »
MARK CANCIAN AUGUST 12, 2016 The Navy can’t absolve itself of its sins so easily. Last week, McKenzie Eaglen and Rick Berger wrote an article in War on the Rocks … More »